Traffic gridlock as Sutton Road closes for 10 days

2 years ago

Sutton Road is going to be closed from Purdeys Way to Southend Road for up to 10 days, due to…

Traffic chaos hits Southend and Rochford due to roadworks

2 years ago

Southend and Rochford residents faced a day of severe traffic congestion, as multiple roadworks caused gridlock on key routes. Tracking…

Wheelchair-friendly boardwalk installed on Southend beach

2 years ago

A new “fully accessible” beach boardwalk has been built in Southend for Summer 2024. The new accessible timber boardwalk has…

Southend Council make £6.4million from car parking fees and fines

2 years ago

Southend City Council made £6.4million in profit from car parking fees and fines in the last financial year. The size…

Complaints after huge new LED billboard erected in Southend city centre

2 years ago

Residents living in a block of flats in Southend city centre are complaining after a huge new illuminated digital advertising…

Child-friendly checkouts introduced at Morrisons supermarkets

2 years ago

Morrisons stores around the UK have been introducing dedicated kids checkouts, where children can have a go at being the…

Wendy’s hamburger chain to open new restaurant in Southend

2 years ago

Wendy's has announced plans to open a new burger restaurant in Southend High Street. The American hamburger chain has submitted…

Motorcyclist seriously injured in A127 crash near Rayleigh Weir

2 years ago

A collision happened at around 8am this morning between a man riding a motorcycle and two other vehicles. Paramedics services…

A12 in Essex closed for hours after a lorry hit a bridge

2 years ago

A major section of the A12 was closed Southbound for the entire morning after the collision. A lorry collided with…

Skip lorry crashes into van on the A127

2 years ago

The A127 was closed London-bound at the Fairglen Interchange, due to a collision. At least two vehicles were involved including…